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AR05 DFY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,437 mi
Last recorded79,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DFY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

auxilary belt is perished

extensive corrosion chassis and suspension components

offside washer is blocked

rear wiper is poor

wipers are in a poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust has extensive corrosion at joints

nearside front beam image is poor

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 28 Oct 2019 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust has extensive corrosion at joints

nearside front beam image is poor

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,917 miles

Exhaust rusty at joints.

Genral chassis corrosion.

Hand brake only just passed the test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 65,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear to front. Two pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70x16 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rusty at joints.

Genral chassis corrosion.

Hand brake only just passed the test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,423 miles

both front tyres are getting low on the edges

exhaust is corroded

offside front brake pipe is corroded

spare wheel is missing

steering and suspension componets are corroded

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 23 Oct 2017 60,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are getting low on the edges

exhaust is corroded

offside front brake pipe is corroded

spare wheel is missing

steering and suspension componets are corroded

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,644 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 12 Oct 2016 55,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE STABILLIZER BRACKET HOLED /WEAKENED (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE MAY SOON NEED ATTENTION

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE STABILIZER BRACKET MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,278 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,623 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,486 miles

front wiper rubbers split.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,827 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AR05 DFY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR05 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR05 DFY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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